Ludlow police report large amount of Red Bull shoplifted

LUDLOW – Police are reporting two shoplifting incidents of large amount of Red Bull energy drinks over the weekend.

The first happened at about 4:30 p.m. from the Big Y on Center Street. A store manager approached a man who left with a grocery cart with multiple cases of the drink later totaled at $229. When he demanded a receipt, the man fled, leaving the cart behind, Sgt. Daniel Valadas said.

Police are continuing to investigate the theft.

On Sunday police arrested John Sousa, 58, of Ludlow, and charged him with shoplifting 31 cans of Red Bull valued at $70.

A clerk at the Cumberland Farms at 463 Center St. phoned police with a report of a suspected shoplifter putting items into his coat. Police spotted the man walking down the street at about 6 p.m. and asked him to open his coat. When he did one can rolled onto the sidewalk, Valadas said.